Short Bible Verses - Simple Scriptures to Know and Memorize
When life gets busy or overwhelming, sometimes all we need is a simple truth from Scripture to ground us. Short Bible verses are powerful, easy to remember, and packed with meaning. Whether you’re looking for a verse to meditate on, share with a friend, or use in prayer, these brief but impactful passages offer encouragement, hope, and guidance.
The Bible is a treasure trove of wisdom, but let’s be honest—sometimes its length and depth can feel overwhelming. With so many chapters and verses to explore, it’s easy to feel like you don’t know where to start. And while long passages offer incredible insights, short Bible verses can be just as impactful.
These shorter verses are easy to memorize and carry with you throughout the day, offering quick reminders of God’s promises, love, and guidance. Whether you’re looking for morning encouragement, a verse to meditate on, something to share with a friend or post on social media, these bite-sized pieces of Scripture are filled with power.
10 Shortest Bible Verses
John 11:35: "Jesus wept."
1 Thessalonians 5:16: "Rejoice always."
1 John 4:8: "God is love."
1 Thessalonians 5:19: "Do not quench."
1 Thessalonians 5:20: "Do not despise."
1 Thessalonians 5:21: "Test all things."
1 Thessalonians 5:22: "Abstain from evil."
Romans 12:12: "Rejoicing in hope."
1 Thessalonians 5:18: "Give thanks always."
1 Thessalonians 5:17: "Pray without ceasing."
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Browse more of the best short Bible verses in this collection of brief scripture quotes:
Short Encouraging Bible Verses
"Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord." – Psalm 31:24
"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength." – Isaiah 40:31
"In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." – John 16:33
"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him." – Romans 15:13
"Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day." – 2 Corinthians 4:16
"He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion." – Philippians 1:6
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." – Philippians 4:6
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up." – 1 Thessalonians 5:11
"For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline." – 2 Timothy 1:7
"And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." – Hebrews 10:24
Short Bible Verses About Peace
"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace." – Psalm 29:11
"Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it." – Psalm 34:14
"Great peace have those who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble." – Psalm 119:165
"Deceit is in the hearts of those who plot evil, but those who promote peace have joy." – Proverbs 12:20
"You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you." – Isaiah 26:3
God’s Promises
"I have set my rainbow in the clouds, and it will be the sign of the covenant between me and the earth." – Genesis 9:13
"The Lord himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." – Deuteronomy 31:8
"The Lord is trustworthy in all he promises and faithful in all he does." – Psalm 145:13
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God." – Isaiah 41:10
"He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak." – Isaiah 40:29
"For no word from God will ever fail." – Luke 1:37
"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him." – Romans 8:28
"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins." – 1 John 1:9
"He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge." – Psalm 91:4
"The Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one." – 2 Thessalonians 3:3
Short Bible Verses About Faith
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see." – Hebrews 11:1
"For we live by faith, not by sight." – 2 Corinthians 5:7
"And without faith it is impossible to please God." – Hebrews 11:6
"The righteous will live by faith." – Romans 1:17
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer." – Matthew 21:22
"Because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." – James 1:3
"But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt." – James 1:6
"For everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith." – 1 John 5:4
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." – Proverbs 3:5
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." – 2 Timothy 4:7
Short Bible Verses About Strength
"The joy of the Lord is your strength." – Nehemiah 8:10
"Be strong and courageous." – Joshua 1:9
"God is our refuge and strength." – Psalm 46:1
"When I am weak, then I am strong." – 2 Corinthians 12:10
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart." – Psalm 73:26
"In quietness and trust is your strength." – Isaiah 30:15
"The Lord is my light and my salvation—whom shall I fear?" – Psalm 27:1
"Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength." – Nehemiah 8:10
Short Bible Verses About Love
"We love because he first loved us." – 1 John 4:19
"Let all that you do be done in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14
"Love is patient, love is kind." – 1 Corinthians 13:4
"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends." – John 15:13
"Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins." – 1 Peter 4:8
"Do everything in love." – 1 Corinthians 16:14
"Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love." – 1 John 4:8
"And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love." – 1 Corinthians 13:13
"My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you." – John 15:12
"Hatred stirs up conflict, but love covers over all wrongs." – Proverbs 10:12
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